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1 Corinthians chapter 1 verses 22-24 (NIV)   Jews demand signs and Greeks look for wisdom, but we preach Christ crucified: a stumbling block to Jews and foolishness to Gentiles, but to those whom God has called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God.  People will have different expectations…

2 Chronicles chapter 18 verse 14 (NIV)  David reigned over all Israel, doing what was just and right for all his people.  This verse highlights another difference between David and his predecessor Saul. Saul was concerned about what people thought about him. David’s concern was not about himself but about what was just and right…

Romans chapter 16 verse 7 (NIV)   Greet Andronicus and Junia, my fellow Jews who have been in prison with me. They are outstanding among the apostles, and they were in Christ before I was.  The whole 16th chapter of Romans is in effect a list of commendation from Paul about people, most of whom we…

2 Chronicles chapter 13 verses 3 – 4 (NIV)  Let us bring the ark of our God back to us, for we did not inquire of it during the reign of Saul.”  The whole assembly agreed to do this, because it seemed right to all the people. 2 Chronicles chapter 14 verses 8-10 (NIV)   When…

Romans chapter 14 verses 19-22 (NIV)  Let us therefore make every effort to do what leads to peace and to mutual edification. Do not destroy the work of God for the sake of food. All food is clean, but it is wrong for a person to eat anything that causes someone else to stumble.  It…

Romans chapter 14 verse 1 (NIV)    Accept the one whose faith is weak, without quarreling over disputable matters.  Romans chapter 14 verses 17-18(NIV)   For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking, but of righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Spirit,  because anyone who serves Christ in this way…

Romans chapter 13 verses 11-14 (NIV)   And do this, understanding the present time: The hour has already come for you to wake up from your slumber, because our salvation is nearer now than when we first believed.  The night is nearly over; the day is almost here. So let us put aside the deeds of…

Psalm 89 verses 34-37 (NIV)  I will not violate my covenant    or alter what my lips have uttered. Once for all, I have sworn by my holiness—    and I will not lie to David—  that his line will continue forever    and his throne endure before me like the sun; Numbers chapter 23…

1 chronicles chapter 5 verse 22 (NIV)  and many others fell slain, because the battle was God’s. And they occupied the land until the exile. 1 Chronicles chapter 5 verses 24-26 (NIV) These were the heads of their families: Epher, Ishi, Eliel, Azriel, Jeremiah, Hodaviah and Jahdiel. They were brave warriors, famous men, and heads…

Proverbs Chapter 18 verse 16 (NIV)   A gift opens the way and ushers the giver into the presence of the great. Hebrews chapter 4 verses 14-16 (NIV)  Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has ascended into heaven, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to the faith we profess.  For we do not have…